• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Rane Corporation could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
10. Protect the power cord and plug from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments and accessories specified by Rane. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
CP66 Installation Manual CP66 Block Diagram ON HOLD INPUTS 1-6 SELECTOR BUS INPUT 1 SIG / OL SIG / OL ZONE 1 ZONE 1 3-BAND HIGH-PASS LIMITER LEVEL LEVEL FILTER Q-PEAK – MONO 20-120 Hz -40/+10 -40/+10 L/R SUM MONO...
With six Program inputs, six linkable Zone outputs, CAT 5e (or better) cable. Page input, and support for the Rane PAGER2, DR1, and Zones may be linked into groups via rear panel switch- DR3 Digital Remotes, a multitude of system configura- es.
CP66 Installation Manual INPUT OVERLOAD MUTE ALL SIGNAL PANEL LOCK ZONE PAGE OVERLOAD OVERLOAD LIMIT SIGNAL SIGNAL ACTIVE ACTIVE Front Panel Settings Panes 6 - r Each group of settings has a dedicated button to indicates the presence of an audio signal on �...
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CP66 Installation Manual 6 7 8 9 0 q w e INPUT LEVEL PRIORITY PAGE LEVEL DUCKER HIGH PASS LIMITER PAGE 1 PAGE 2 CP66 COMMERCIAL PROCESSOR ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE 5 ZONE 6 Trim: DSP Level trim, used to adjust the relative level of...
7th zone without DSP, and mirrors one of the : connects to a Windows ® PC for software commu- six Program Inputs. nication and firmware updates. See "Rane CP66 Soft- ware" on page 14. : sets the output level from Off to MuSic On HOld level +20 dBu.
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Ground To Enable i o p a Ports 1 to 6: Connect a DR1 to any of � – lights steadily if the CP66 receive pair is reMOte ZOne audiO rx these ports to control the Zone Output Level for that working properly.
1. Connect the power cord and verify the CP66 powers on. The DIP switch on the rear panel labeled ZOne aSSign selects which Zones are paged when 2.
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Priority Enable (Front Panel 7) value to “On” for each Zone where you would like the Program 6 Input to 23. On the CP66, set the Page 2 Trim to 0 dB (Front Panel e). override when a signal is detected.
CP66 Installation Manual Zone and Remote Linking The linking system of the CP66 is intended to be a simple solution for a number of problems that can come up when trying to connect multiple rooms or remote controls to- SCROLL gether.
The Lexan overlay on the PAGER2 has slots on either side to allow insertion of printed labels, letting you set custom names for your Zones and Groups. To easily make labels with any printer, download the CP66 Labels PDF at rane.com/cp66.html.
To work in units for a remote or batch installation. Offline mode while a CP66 is plugged in, click the drop- down box that shows the current unit and select “Offline.” To save either an online or offline configuration to a file, press the “Save Config As..”...
Zone and Input Naming The Digital Remotes can display up to 15 characters and indicate that the firmware inside the CP66 or one of its accept any standard ASCII characters for the Zone or Pro- remotes is different than what is supported by the software.
CP66 Installation Manual CP66 Features and Specifications Parameter Specification Limit Units Conditions/Comments Program Inputs 1-4 ..Input Type Unbalanced; Mono-summed L & R ..Max Input Level +14.3 +2 /-1 dBu Equivalent to 4.0 Vrms ..Input Level Adjust Off to 0 ..Frequency Response 20 Hz to 22 kHz ±0.4...
Accepts any gooseneck mic ...Connector 3-pin female XLR Locking tab may be removed ...Phantom Power 24 VDC @ 100 mA On/off in CP66 software ...Mic Pad 13 dB On/off in CP66 software Page Indicators Busy (red), Chime (yellow), Ready (green)
CP66 Installation Manual Restaurant Application Example CH 68 FM 94.9 10 8 19:58 RADIO TUNER TELEPHONE KEY SERVICE 4 17 19:64 ETHYL MERMAN CH 990 DIGITAL SATELLITE JUKEBOX CHANGER SERVER SCROLL MA 3 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER MA 3 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER PUSH TO SELECT...
CP66 Installation Manual Auto Dealer Application Example CH 990 TV / DVR SATELLITE BGM TELEPHONE KEY SERVICE 3:10 TIME CLOCK / CHIME MA 3 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER MA 3 MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER PAGER2 MA 3 MA 3 POWER POWER MULTICHANNEL MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER...
—Grounding and EMC practices — Shields of connectors in audio equipment containing active circuitry.” Rane’s policy is to accommodate rather than dic- tate. However, this document contains suggestions for external wiring changes that should ideally only be implemented by trained technical personnel. Safety...
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Ground Loops Almost all cases of noise can be traced directly to improperly, thus creating balanced equipment that is ground loops, grounding or lack thereof. It is important not immune to the cabling’s noise currents. This is one to understand the mechanism that causes grounding reason for the bad reputation sometimes given to bal- noise in order to effectively eliminate it.
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Well, some does, and since 1993, A balanced line requires three separate conduc- more of it does. That’s when Rane started manufac- tors, two of which are signal (+ and –) and one shield turing some of its products with balanced inputs and (see Figure 1a).
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Another way to create the necessary isolation is to RF issues exist, though the increasing use of digital and use a direct box. Originally named for its use to convert wireless technology greatly increases the possibility of the high impedance, high level output of an electric future RF problems.
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Convention of Audio Engineering Society in San Fran- ground using a star washer for a reliable contact. cisco, CA, Nov. 1994. (Rane always provides this chassis point as an exter- 2. Grounding, Shielding, and Interconnections in Analog nal screw with a toothed washer.) Any device with &...
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To Input CABLE CONNECTORS MALE ¼" BALANCED ¼" OR 3.5mm UNBALANCED RCA BALANCED BALANCED XLR TRS (TIP-RING-SLEEVE) UNBALANCED EUROBLOCK TS (TIP-SLEEVE) FEMALE BALANCED XLR – – (NOT A TRANSFORMER, SHIELD NC NOR A CROSS-COUPLED OUTPUT STAGE) – – FEMALE BALANCED XLR (EITHER A TRANSFORMER SHIELD NC OR A CROSS-COUPLED...
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MALE FEMALE 1=SHIELD 1=NC 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED BLACK BLACK 2=RED 3=BLACK SHIELD 3=BLACK FEMALE T=RED 1=SHIELD 2=RED BLACK R=BLACK BLACK 2-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE S=NC 3=BLACK SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD T=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 2=RED 3=NC SHIELD SHIELD S=SHIELD FEMALE 1=SHIELD 2=RED 1-CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE T=RED...
Rane Factory in the original packaging or a replacement supplied by Rane, with all transportation costs and full insurance paid each way by the purchaser or owner.
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LOCATED IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THE UNIT WAS PURCHASED, OR (if product was purchased in the U.S.) AT THE RANE FACTORY IN THE U.S.. If the product is being sent to Rane for repair, please call the factory for a Return Authorization number. We recommend advance notice be given to the repair facility to avoid possible needless shipment in case the problem can be solved over the phone.
The user of this equipment shall accept full responsibility for compliance with the LV directive and EMC directive in the event that the equipment is modified without written consent of the manufacturer. This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Rane Corporation. Type of Equipment:...
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